Power Group Des Moines MAPP Sees Iowa Midwest Reliability Rise
Iowa lawmakers will hear a Des Moines briefing on MAPP the Mid-Continent Area Power Pool. The regional plan unites private and public utilities to coordinate generation and transmission across 10 states and a Canadian province. Its aim is steady power for 3.75 million customers through cross‑purchase and shared resources in an integrated grid. Member utilities include seven investor owned utilities three municipal systems and three rural cooperatives with 27 distribution cooperatives.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Upper Midwest
Sémember Mapp
MAPP
Town Mapp
Canada
Frank Nye to present Town Legislation on KCRG TV
Frank Nye will air Town Legislative reports on KCRG TV Tuesday and Thursday nights at 5 30 and 10 09 PM. The program covers local government activities and decisions for viewers in the broadcasting area.
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Frank Nye
Kcrg-Tv
Tama Conductor Fined After Train Blocks Crossings
Jim Tritz, conductor of a North Western freight train, was fined 100 dollars and costs after blocking four Tama crossings for 50 minutes on March 2. He failed to appear in Mayor Sorensen’s court, later advised to plead guilty by a railroad attorney. Traffic backed up on Highway 63 and State Street while the engine switched in the yards. Local officials warned that repeat blockages risk higher costs and safety concerns.
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Tama
Jim Tritz
North Western
Jim Sorensen
John Kriegel
John J. Willett
Sorensen
Frank Davis
Des Moines
North Western Railroad
Willett
Aine
Highway 63
State Street
McClellan
Gazette
Harmon
Hovia
Nashua
Krieger
Rock
Leonard Jantzen
Kriegel
Sorenseni
Siegel Street
Truck and Train Collide at Vinton
A Waterloo trucker escaped with cuts and bruises when his truck struck a Rock Island freight train near Highway 218 at Vinton. Larry Treptow, 21, in fair condition at a hospital, drove a propane freight carrier. Engineer Eldon Fowler of Troy Mills said the engine was lifted but not derailed. The truck hit the first diesel engine of a 21 car train bound for Iowa Falls. Treptow faced a traffic charge for failing to stop at a crossing carrying flammable liquid.
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Vinton
Waterloo
Rock Island
Larry Treptow
B. and H. Transport
Eldon Fowler
Troy Mills
Fowler
Ed Wichman
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa Highway Patrol
Treptow
State Park User Fee Bill Is Filed
A state park user fee bill was advanced after a 46 to vote in the House Conservation and Recreation Committee. The measure, filed to authorize a state park user fee, moves to the calendar for consideration.
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State Park
House Conservation, and Recreation Committee
Eastern Iowans Named To Dean's List at UNI
Fall semester dean's list honors go to numerous Eastern Iowans at the University of Northern Iowa. Recipients include students from Cedar Falls Central City Colesburg Elgin Garwin Independence Manchester Monticello Oelwein Winthrop West Liberty and others across multiple towns and counties.
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Cedar Falls
East Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
Mnaide
Colesburg
Bob L. Behread
Diane R. Schafer
Sharyl E. J
Eugenia E. Krieg
Sheila M.stulken
Mt. Vernon
Linda K. iTinkey
Columbus Junction
Kirkdorffer
Joe A. Gondlove
Susan K. Carey
Bradley E. Kenneth G. Neal J Hughes
Carolys A. Robertson
Decorsh
Douglas A. iBengtsan
Howard P. Hoyme
Jangela McCaffrey
William Price
Dundee
Edwin H. Riniker
Earlville
Ralph B *I Tauke
Elberon
David M. Vavroch
Elgin
Barbara A.muehlethaler
Elkader
Cynthia Wilke
William G. Wilt
Fairbank
Eileen R. Corsteeran
Fredericksberg
David R. Rieck
Fort Atkinson
Ann
Bauska
Garnaville
Lee Anne Thoma
Charles W. Helscher
Mary S. Werning
Keystone
Claudia
Eldridge
Jean 3. Heitmann
Diane L. Rhodes
Ladora
Richard &. Johnson
Lowden
Carlene Burmeister
Langa
Margie L. Waller
Manchester
Merrie L
Schroeder
Marengo
Donna J. Dietrich
James M. Gray
Jerry IL. Hadenfeldt
Michael N
Four Iowans Die in Viet War Deaths Named by Defense Dept
Washington report shows four Iowa residents confirmed dead in Vietnam. Capt Robert Rex of Odebolt Serv. David Elkader Levitt of rural Bedford Army Spec 4 Ronald D Duntz of Des Moines Army Spec 4 Allen H Arnold of rural Denison identified. Victims died March 6 or in subsequent combat. The bill to charge park fees aims for $8 per car and $2 for three days to fund maintenance and acquisitions.
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Washington
Defense Department
Vietnam
Air Force
Robert Rex
Dale Tieden
Qdeholt
Army
David Elkader
Levitt
Bedford
Conservation Commission
Marine
Ronald D. Dintz
Des Moines
Army Parks
Allen H. Arnold
iTural Nenieon
Bil
Tieden
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Tuna Aun Yl Lovitt
Dwight Lovitt
Duntz
Dorothy Duntz
Arnold
Orville Allen
Denison
Seven youths arrested in Ryan Club 13 breakin case
Seven youths, ages 15 to 18, were arrested in connection with a breakin at Club 13 in Ryan. Douglas Hale, 18, Manchester, faced breaking and entering charges after appearing in court. Six juveniles from Manchester and Ryan were processed, with one in juvenile court and another on probation. Delaware County authorities reported recovery of liquor and beer.
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the Gazette
Manchester
Ryan
Douglas Hale
Delaware County
Hospital Escapee Nabbed Quickly in Iowa City
Douglas Morgan a 22 year old inmate from Cardorado Oregon escaped about 3 15 p.m. from University hospitals in Iowa City and was recaptured by Iowa City police and highway patrol about an hour later in a dry creek bed. Morgan serving a 10 year term at Anamosa for robbery and due for release in 1972. Reformatory officials commended local authorities for fast action.
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Iowa City
Anamosa
University Hospitals
Iowa
Douglas Morgan
Cardorado
Ore
Highway Patrol
Morgan
Reformatory
Lucy Armadillo Lucy Moves to Des Moines Zoo
Des Moines Children's Zoo accepts Lucy the armadillo from Gov. Ray after a Cedar Rapids ceremony. Zoo director Robert Elgin says Lucy is pregnant and could produce multiple identical twins, adding interest to the zoo's roster. Lucy previously stayed at the governor's mansion and visited Hubbell School with students.
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Des Moines
Lucy
Robert Ray
Cedar Rapids
Hol J. Brossman
Houston
Texas
Cedar’ Rapids
Brossman
Chicago
Gov. Ray
Vicki
Lu Ann
Hubbell School
Elgin
Flood Aid Of 13892 To School District Receives Federal Funds
Independence officials report the school district will obtain 13892.78 dollars in federal flood aid for last year's school damages. The figure was cited in a Health Education and Welfare letter read at a school board meeting. The board also discussed gas rates with Town Public Service Co representatives and traffic on highway 20 near East elementary. They approved pre kindergarten evaluation program, accepted resignations, and announced staff moves including retirements and new teaching positions at the high school and elementary levels.
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Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Town Public Service Co
Henry Funk
Lyman Albaugh
East Elementary
Kathy Wright
Wanda Goins
Gerald Graetz
Annette Dozark
Okinawa
Gretchen Critchett
Ethel Gosse
West
ABC
Area Seven
Iowa City School Wins 2500 Prize In Britannica Awards
Three school systems in Iowa Louisiana and Virginia share 5000 in Britannica school library awards. Iowa City community schools receive the top 2500 prize with Caddo Parish Shreveport second 1500 and Newport News third 1000. The awards honor progress toward strong library systems.
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Chicago
UPI
Iowa
Louisiana
Virginia
Iowa City
Caddo Parish
Shreveport
Newport News
Barn Fire Destroys Marquette Area Farm Structures
A barn on the Arnold Kittle farm three miles west of Marquette burned down around 7 80 p m Monday. Six thousand bales of mug and 500 bushels of shelled corn were lost along with a milk cooler and other machinery. Cause undetermined. Fire units from McGregor and Marquette aided the effort.
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Marquette
Arnold Kittle
McGregor
Bob Hammel
Hazleton chooses Smith Construction for street paving
Hazleton town crews hired Smith Construction of New Hampton to pave 32 blocks of street. Cost will be based on a per gallon and time basis.
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Hazleton
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